Anika Visser
FeaturedAbout Athlete
Academics and sports are both very important to me and both play a huge part in shaping my character. I strive to always achieve the best on and off the field/track and I stay motivated by focusing on my long-term goal which is to compete at an NCAA Collegiate level. I have the motivation to work hard and represent my college team with pride and honor.
GPA
4.0
Teams
Teams & Statistics I have represent Western Province (State) in:
● Triathlon
● Cross Country
● Track & Field (Steeplechase)
Championships
2023 junior triathlon world championships hamburg, Germany
2023 junior road cycling championships Glasgow, Scotland
2022 African junior triathlon champion Agadir, Morocco
Personal Best Sprint Triathlon Splits:
Swim split: 10:24
Cycle split (20km): 30;40
Run split (2.5km): 18:12
2021:
Western Cape Triathlon Age Group Champs - 1st Place
South African National Triathlon Champs (U/17) - 5th Place
Caveman Triathlon Challenge (Sprint Race) - 1st
Western Province Duathlon championships (U/17) - 1st Place
2020:
Western Cape Triathlon Champs - 1st Place
TRACK & FIELD
Personal Best Times:
2000m Steeplechase – 07:18
5000m – 17;52
3000m – 10:15.52
1500m – 04:40
800m – 02:20
SWIMMING & BIATHLON
Personal Best Times:
Run 1000m (1km) - 03:12.00
Swim 100m freestyle - 01:12.13
2020
Western Province Biathlon Championships - 3rd Place
SA Biathlon National Champs (U/15) - 14th Place
2019:
SA National Swimming Champs (U/13) - 1st in 200m Breaststroke (03:20)
https://results.finishtime.co.za/MyResults.aspx?uid=35-3010-4-139727&yt=1
https://results.finishtime.co.za/myresults.aspx?uid=35-3131-2-314637
http://sabiathlon.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SA-2019-Results.pdf
Additional sporting info
Interviews;
https://www.bokradio.co.za/podcast/anika-visser-onderhoud/
https://youtu.be/1DCfBAGGtIs?si=4qS0wb49ftYtAfXE
https://youtu.be/1DCfBAGGtIs?si=4qS0wb49ftYtAfXE
Personal Best
Personal Best Times:
2000m Steeplechase – 07:18
5000m – 17;52
3000m – 10:15.52
1500m – 04:40
800m – 02:20
What makes you different?
I am very motivated and driven. Once I have set a goal I will do anything in my power to achieve it, without quitting.
I aspire to be the best I can possibly be in everything I participate in. By having high standards and dreams, I am constantly improving and learning from previous mistakes.
It is impossible for me to do something and not give it my best. Whether I am competing in a race or have to study for a test, I always go all out.
Why do you want to compete in college?
To compete in college sports while getting a world class education is what I have been working towards my entire high school career.
I want to test myself against the best athletes. College is a great opportunity to gain that exposure, take my sport to the next level, and enjoy a unique life experience while doing it.
College Goals?
My goal is to study towards becoming an Orthodontist – and win triathlon races for my team. I look forward to being part of a team, making friends for life, and adding value to my college community.
Anything else we should know?
I am a keen artist and I do art as an extracurricular activity. I love being creative and thinking of new ideas and methods through my art